Snap Shot of my World
Beauty of the bride
Posted by Hema Iyer (Bangalore, India) on 22 February 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Mehendi - The mark of a bride
This shot was taken at my friend's wedding in Jan 2008. She wore a beautiful green and red saree and matching bangles. The mehendi ceremony is my favourite part in the weddings.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
These hands are beautiful. Thank you to share this moment with us
22 Feb 2009 6:17am
@Calusarus: Thank You
@Taswir: Thank You
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
I like very much that detailed work of body art for the ceremony, and I suppose that every detail has a particular meaning. Wonderful!.
I would like to know more about that :)
22 Feb 2009 7:09am
@Paco Díaz: Thank You
Artwork on the hand (mehendi) is a very important part of weddings.
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
My word, that is amazingly intricate and ornate. A fascinating photograph, Hema
22 Feb 2009 8:09am
@EYES WIDE SHUT: Thanks Paul
Laura from Birmingham, United Kingdom
Incredible mendhi - I love the flowers in the centre. Hope the wedding was enjoyable for everyone.
22 Feb 2009 9:17am
@Laura: It was a great wedding. Thanks Laura
Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada
Very colourful. Very busy. A lot to take in.
22 Feb 2009 12:08pm
@Elisa: Thank You
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Wow! Dramatic capture! Incredible design and colors.
22 Feb 2009 4:00pm
@john4jack: Thanks Jack
Ajay from Pune, India
WoW!!! This is what I have always wondered. How do they manage to make sure beautiful and such complicated lines and curves of mehandi on hands. and on top of that bride has to keep her hands untouched by anything for hours. And almost every woman walks with their hands up and spread in the middle of the so many people. But the end result is always great, beautiful design of mehandi and colourful bangles like this shot.
22 Feb 2009 5:06pm
@Ajay: It took 6 hours to put mehendi on my hands during my wedding and then I had to keep it still for 6 more hours. It was a tough job but I was so satisfied and happy at the end of it. Its totally worth the time and effort :-).
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States
Fantastic detail and beautiful colors.
22 Feb 2009 7:26pm
@Greg: Thanks Greg
Mithun Varma from Bangalore, India
This is wonderful Hema. Its pure art well photographed )
23 Feb 2009 4:19am
@Daniel: It does take a lot of time...but totally worth it :-)
mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland
Beautiful colors and fantastic detail! Great capture!
23 Feb 2009 7:18pm
Arathi from San Bruno, United States
its a great shot... love the mehndi.. how much ever long the wait and all the effort... its totally worth it when the color comes out so beautifully
23 Feb 2009 7:38pm
@Anna.C: Thank You
Tammy/Cricket from Huntsville, United States
This is so pretty. I watched a show last year about weddings such as this. Amazing color with such vivid colors.
23 Feb 2009 8:59pm
@Tammy/Cricket: Thank You Tammy
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Claus Petersen from herfølge, Denmark
It is amazing how much detail you can put on the skin of a human!
24 Feb 2009 2:57pm
Diane Schuller from Hythe, Canada
thank you for this inside look into another culture. Your image is full of interest.
24 Feb 2009 5:57pm
@Ajay: Thanks Ajay :-).
Melawat from Cannon Beach, United States
So many good comments on this photo...what else can I say, but "Stunning!". I love the detail, color and the artistry in this photo. Great capture!
26 Feb 2009 5:49am
@Melawat: Thank You
MrsAmber from London, United Kingdom
What a fantastic shot I stumbled onto. I could look at the intricate patterns for hours. So much tradition built into the shot and such a strong vibrant colourful feel. Thanks!
28 Feb 2009 3:04pm
@MrsAmber: Thank You very much
Benoit Darrieux from Clermont Ferrand, France
Wonderfull colors and design. Thanks to share this splendid culture with us.
3 Mar 2009 7:10am
